Patient Transporter

Intermountain Healthcare; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Lafayette, Colorado seeks a full-time transport associate to move patients safely overnight (Friday–Sunday 5:30pm–6:00am) at Good Samaritan Hospital. You will handle patient handoffs, use Safe Patient Handling equipment, and maintain confidentiality during transport.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS certification or ability to obtain, and prior customer service or medical experience is preferred. Teamwork and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire
• Must be at least 18 years of age if working in Radiology areas (per Intermountain's Employment of Minors Policy)

Responsibilities

• Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner.
• Notifies patient nurse when taking or returning patient to/from room and notifies test site staff when patient arrives for test.
• Assists with patient admits & discharges.
• Performs wheelchair/bed rounding and restocking.
• May include cross training for support in other care site areas, such as Morgue, Kitchen, Supply Chain, EVS, Inventory, etc.
• Communicates openly with operators and with other staff members.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service oriented

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Communication

Safe patient handling

Personal hygiene

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:This position is responsible for transporting patients, focusing on quality, safety, and customer service, while providing care and compassion to patients, families, visitors and staff.Schedule: Full-time/Benefits EligibleOvernights Friday, Saturday, Sunday 530pm-6amEssential FunctionsTransports patients in a safe and efficient manner.Uses appropriate and approved transport pathways to ensure confidentiality.Uses appropriate methods of travel and equipment as directed.Uses Safe Patient Handling equipment as indicated.Uses isolation precautions and/or standard precautions appropriately.Places soiled linen in designated areas. Dresses carts and wheelchairs with linen per procedure.Cleans transport equipment before and after every single patient and returns to appropriate storage areas.Knows location of fire extinguishers and fire pull boxes.Notifies patient nurse when taking or returning patient to/from room and notifies test site staff when patient arrives for test.Utilizes written Patient Handoff Form and ensures that handoff form is filled out prior to initiating transport and signs and turns in form immediately after completion of transport.Writes test location on the whiteboard in patient room when leaving with patient.Notifies patient nurse or test site staff of any problems that occurred during transport concerning patient condition or safety.Responds to pager or other communication device in a timely and effective manner.Communicates openly with operators and with other staff members.Informs test sites and operators of any delays and clears transports when completed.Assists with patient Admits & DischargesPerforms wheelchair/bed rounding and restockingMay include cross training for support in other care site areas, such as: Morgue, Kitchen, Supply Chain, EVS, Inventory, etc.SkillsPatient CareCustomer Service OrientedTeamworkComputer LiteracyCommunicationSafe Patient HandlingPersonal HygieneMinimum QualificationsCurrent BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire (with prior approval)Must be at least 18 years of age if working in Radiology areas (per Intermountain's Employment of Minors Policy).Preferred QualificationsAt least two (2) years of customer service experienceAt least one (1) year of medical experienceHigh School Diploma or equivalentPhysical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Good Samaritan HospitalWork City:LafayetteWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$19.29 - $24.62We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. 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